Historical Events
- 11th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (41C): Challenger 5 launches
- 1st time 11 people in space
- Members of Cameroon's Republican Guard unsuccessfully attempt to overthrow the government headed by Paul Biya.
Famous Birthdays
- Max Bemis, American rock singer-songwriter (Say Anything), and comic-book writer, born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Kennedy, Irish singer-songwriter ("Teddy Bears' Picnic"; "My Prayer"), dies at 81
- Ral Donner, singer/narrator, dies at 41
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About April 6, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Footloose - Kenny Loggins
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
